Side-by-side comparison of CM21 Sawbridgeworth and CM3 Chelmsford covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
CM21 is the more affordable option at £426,500 median vs £450,000 in CM3. CM21 has lower recorded crime (767 vs 2,922 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | CM21 Sawbridgeworth | CM3 Chelmsford |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £426,500 | £450,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,455 | £2,300 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 767 | 2,922 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 32.2 | 33.5 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 89.3 | 73.3 |
| EPC Median Score | 71.0 | 68.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.